Never go out in the sun without having your head covered.

Never use a rubber band on your hair as it can pull and damage hair considerably.

Avoid pulling back your hair tightly.

Trim your hair once in 7 weeks to avoid split ends.

After a perm, never brush your hair. Instead comb hair gently.

Always hold hair dryer away from your hair. Direct air from the hair dryer down hair shaft and not directly into the roots and keep it moving.

Take a calcium supplement or drink two glasses of milk a day.

Avoid dyes. Use mehandi (henna) instead as a conditioner and colouring agent.

Restrict blow-drying your hair. The process of blow-drying is harsh on hair as it robs it of moisture.

Avoid brushing wet hair. This will cause the hair to stretch and finally break. Finger-dry, or use a wide-toothed comb instead of a brush to gently remove the knots.

Wash your hair with a mild shampoo. Use very little but enough to cover hair completely with lather. Use a conditioner to keep hair manageable.

Brush your hair regularly before going to bed each night.